Oiler - Marine

Oil Authority; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Career development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

ConocoPhillips seeks an Offshore Oiler to work under the supervision of the First Assistant Engineer and Junior Engineer aboard Polar Tankers. You will monitor engines, assist with plant operations, perform routine maintenance, and participate in drills while upholding safety and pollution prevention standards.

This role requires long shifts, travel away from home, and ability to handle heavy equipment. It offers comprehensive maritime benefits and growth opportunities within a global energy

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.
• Currently hold, or be able to obtain, a U.S. Passport
• TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
• MMC endorsements: Able Seafarer – Engine, RFPEW, QMED
• Willing to be away from home for periods over two months
• Be capable of lifting up to 100 pounds and pushing/pulling 200 pounds
• Able to climb ladders and work outside in harsh conditions

Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment and perform routine maintenance
• Clean engine scavenge air box, lube and fuel oil purifiers and filters
• Take tank soundings and top off tanks as directed
• Assist crane and rigging operations after training
• Perform general maintenance on equipment and keep records
• Chipping, scraping, and painting as needed
• Work 12-hour days with overtime as required

Skills

Ability to work away from home

Physical stamina

Excellent communication

Follow instructions

General problem solving

Tools

Merchant Mariner Credential – Engine

RFPEW

QMED

VPDSD endorsement

Tankerman Assistant/PIC endorsement

Job description

Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here.

Who We Are

We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.

We’re grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it’s not just what we do – it’s how we do it – that sets us apart.

Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment

To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success.

Job Summary

Polar Tankers Overview
Polar Tankers, a wholly owned subsidiary of ConocoPhillips, provides marine transportation for North Slope production, using five company-owned, double-hulled tankers in addition to chartering third-party vessels as necessary. The tankers deliver oil from Valdez, Alaska, to refineries primarily on the West Coast of the United States. The company operates five Endeavour-class tankers: Polar Endeavour, Polar Resolution, Polar Discovery, Polar Adventure and Polar Enterprise.

Description
If you are selected as the Offshore Oiler, you will be working under the direction of the First Assistant Engineer and the Junior Engineer. The Oiler must have a good understanding of all Engine room machinery and auxiliary systems to assist in recognizing trends, assisting with plant operations and troubleshooting, and responding to casualties. The Oiler is required to participate in all drills and emergencies and to assist with the enforcement of rules, procedures, regulations, and pollution prevention. In addition, the Oiler performs routine maintenance and assists engineers with repairs of shipboard machinery and is also responsible for making good rounds of the equipment, recording pressure and temperature readings, and reporting any anomalies.

Position Overview

This is a Safety Sensitive position.

Relocation is not available for this position.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Monitoring equipment and performing maintenance
• Cleaning main engine scavenge air box
• Cleaning lube and fuel oil purifiers and filters
• Tank soundings and topping off tanks as directed
• After being trained, assisting with crane and rigging operations
• Cleaning deck, engine room, and living spaces as required
• Performing general maintenance on all equipment
• Chipping, scraping, and painting equipment and structures
• Lubricating / greasing machinery
• Typically works 12-hour days (includes 4 hours of overtime)

Qualifications - External

Basic/Required:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
• Currently hold, or have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to obtain, a U.S. Passport
• Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)
• Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
• Currently hold the following endorsements on Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC):
• Able Seafarer – Engine
• Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch (RFPEW)
• Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED)
• Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following:
• Be away from home for periods in excess of two months
• Push/pull up to 200 pounds
• Lift/carry up to 100 pounds floor to shoulder
• Lift from floor to overhead and transport articles weighing up to 50 pounds
• Climb various ladders and stairs ranging from 5 to 200 feet in height
• Perform maintenance on equipment
• Stand for long periods of time
• Physically attend to vessels including confined space entry and environmental extremes
• Walk, stand, stoop, sit, climb, and carry material on a daily basis on even and uneven terrain
• Work outside in harsh weather conditions
• Work alone a high percentage of the time

Preferred:

• 1+ years of experience working on a crude oil tanker
• 1+ years of experience working on a product tanker
• Currently hold the following endorsements on Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC):
• Basic Training endorsement
• Basic Oil Tanker Cargo Operations endorsement
• Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties endorsement (VPDSD)
• Security Awareness endorsement
• Tankerman Assistant endorsement (not barges) or Tankerman P.I.C.
• Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to work overtime
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to clearly follow instructions, both written and verbal
• Ability to apply common sense to achieve the desired outcomes according to the company’s operating procedures and safety protocols
• Organized, efficient and a methodical problem solver
• Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by holding others accountable and standing up for what's right
• Delivers positive results through realistic planning to accomplish goals
• Builds effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical

All unlicensed employees earn paid leave on the basis of twenty-six (26) days paid leave for every thirty (30) days of sea service. Tour lengths range from 65-85 days with an average tour of seventy-five (75) days onboard and sixty (60) days of paid leave.

This position requires you to have a TWIC card (Transportation Workers Identification Card) to gain access to secure areas of Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) regulated facilities and vessels. Any candidate selected for this position will not be allowed to begin work without proof of application for this card. Visit the TSA website TWIC® | Transportation Security Administration (tsa.gov) for more information.

Successful applicants are all ConocoPhillips employees represented by the in‑house associations, the Atlantic Maritime Employees Union (AMEU) for Unlicensed.

Sponsorship:

ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.

Benefits Overview

ConocoPhillips offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being and career growth:

• Taking Care of Your Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness programs.

• Supporting and Building Financial Security: Competitive base pay, annual performance bonuses, and retirement savings plans.

• Promoting Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources.

• Offering Career Development: Access to training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools.

• Guiding Recognition & Inclusion: Peer-nominated awards, inclusive culture, and employee resource groups.

Why ConocoPhillips

At ConocoPhillips, we believe our people power the future of energy. We’re committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow—professionally and personally.

We don’t just offer jobs—we offer meaningful careers in a company that values how we work as much as what we achieve.

EEO:

In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.